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Old 03-01-2012, 12:22 AM   #1141
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Originally Posted by lorenzoens View Post
Sorry mgmueller,
I think that Kindle DXG sports the most outdated firmware between the 9,7" devices on the market at present.
I don't get how can you be so happy with it: it has no reflow! It means no pdf with complex layout, because you just can't really use that kind of zoom.
And it's so slow when you load files of 400-500 pages, even if not bigger than 50 MB. Takes up to 5-6 seconds to turn a page.

I find it incredible that it's still full-priced!

Did you ever try Pocketbooks (902, 3, 12), Boox m91/92, enTourage edge (rip)?
I don't read PDFs on any of my Kindles. I agree, total disaster.
For PDFs, I still have my iRex 1000 for example.

But for now, I don't read any "professional" documents (text books, contracts, SLAs, ...) on any of my readers. Sometimes I do so on some of my tablets, but usually I simply use my highly mobile (and beloved) MacBook Air.

On Kindles I solely read my Amazon content, ca. 500 original books I've bought in the last ca. 18 months via the excellent Kindle store.
I still like the Kindle DX Graphite for various reasons:
- Pearl display. I don't see any need for another unit display-wise.
- Great battery duration.
- Free 3G. I always run out of SIM cards, so I love the integrated one. And I even can use it globally on my trips without caring about costs or provider.
- I still consider the Amazon bookstore (one of) the best. I don't download any pirated books, I buy every single one. Some of my favorite books I've bought even more than 3 times: nook, Kobo, Amazon, ...

I have the PocketBook 360 and I really liked it. Especially the extended firmware with turning pages vie G-accelerator.
I briefly thought about PocketBook 903.
But quite frankly: I already have 23 eBook readers and 16 tablets (if I count Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy Note as tablets). I don't need too many more dedicated readers. Already I can't handle the existing ones. Whenever I open any of my closets, half a dozen of my units again has run out of battery.

So, when buying new readers, I mainly focus on the content.
I have >> 1.000 of bought books for Kobo, nook and Kindle. So I've ordered exactly those 3 (the Kobo I already got) as the touch versions. For the moment I like the touch versions (weight, single handed usability) best and those 3 manufacturers make most sense for me.

BTW: I absolutely HATE ePUB.
Yes, it still may be the widest spread format.
Yes, it basically is the only format you can use on numerous readers/manufacturers.
But still: I have so many activations that I permanently run out of them. Whenever I buy a new gadget, I can't read my ePUBs because I have to request another activation from ADOBE.
Why is their DRM scheme that annoying? Why do I need 3 activations for example, when using 3 ADE DRM-apps (txtr, Bluefire, ...) on iPad or another tablet? Why can't the activation be bound to the MAC address for example? Meaning: 3 apps, but on the very same tablet = only a single activation.
Hating ePUB that immensely, I'm attracted even more to Kindle.
Yes, I know, nook and Kobo are using ePUBS as well. But I don't need my ADE account for them.
Yes, I could strip the ePUBS from DRM (I do so for archiving, but I'm rarely "working" with the DRM-free ones) and convert them. But why bother if there's no real advantage?

I have the BeBook Neo, which basically is Onyx Boox. I can't imagine myself buying another Onyx unit. I've used the BeBook Neo maybe 5 hours in total.
To me, those units are gadgets, not tools. Mainly I use them for fun and as a collector, I don't need them "professionally". And Onyx Boox to me was "typical Chinese" (sorry, no foul intended). Meaning: Great features, some very interesting ideas. But unbelievable ugly, cheap feeling and no fun at all.
Yes, it had some outstanding features. But I just want to read and enjoy the gadget in my hands. I never did so with BeBook Neo/Onyx Boox.

I've never seen any Entourage Edge live. But I didn't like the looks of it. Way too bulky. And again: No need for me.

What am I doing with my gadgets:
- Reading on the train, usually around 4 hours per session. iPad and other tablets are a bit heavy for that. I want to hold the unit with a single hand, usually in the right bottom corner. So I like the touchscreen units, where I can turn pages with my right thumb. I don't like page turning buttons on the right edge, you often can't reach them with your thumb.
I don't need a unit >6" for that and I find enough content in most of the bookstores. I'm perfectly fine with Kindle, nook or Kobo for that.
- Giving presentations. In small circles (2 or 3 people) I can do so on my tablets. In bigger circles I use my MacBook Air or simply hand over a memory stick.
- Writing presentations, contracts, reports, ...
MacBook Air 11" is a bit small. Maybe I should have gone for the 13" version. But I love the 11" portability, not much more bulk than an iPad.

To summarise:
I didn't buy any dedicated reader for maybe 18 months. Now I'll add 3 touch units: Kobo, nook and Kindle.
It's cheap low end units. But I didn't choose them because of the price, but because I've already got > 1.000 bought books for them and love the convenience of single hand use. For the stuff I'm reading on them, they are more than adequate.
For any other needs I have tablets, notebooks and desktops.

I would go for a flexible display, such as Plastic Logic Que, anytime though...

On my trips, I still will take my Kindle DX Graphite with me. Plus 2 or 3 tablets. Plus MacBook Air. And from now on, probably 1 or 2 of those small touch units.
(I'm known for my luggage. Sometimes I have an entire suitcase full of gadgets with me. On vacation I often even need a second suitcase for all the power supplies and cables .)

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